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About Menopause & Perimenopause support

The menopausal transition can bring physical and psychological changes that affect many areas of a woman's life. Alongside symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disruption, and changes in energy and memory, many women experience significant changes in mood, increased anxiety, and a shifting sense of identity that is not always recognised as part of the menopause experience. For some women, this is a period of genuine psychological vulnerability. The psychological dimensions of menopause are increasingly recognised and can be meaningfully addressed through therapy. Support may focus on mood management, addressing anxiety, building confidence through identity shifts, managing relationship changes, and exploring what this life stage means to the individual. Where relevant, psychological care works best alongside medical management of physical symptoms. In Australia, the Australasian Menopause Society maintains a specialist directory, and Jean Hailes for Women's Health provides accessible information and tools. GPs with menopause expertise can discuss treatment options including Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT). Medicare subsidises psychology sessions through a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan when mood and wellbeing are affected.